THE City of Mandurah is encouraging residents to report illegal dumping amid fears it is growing at an alarming rate, costing both the city and community.
The City estimated it will need to spend more than $130,000 to clean up illegal dumping or littering during the 2015/16 financial year.
This amount has almost doubled since 2012/13.
Residents have been urged to be the City’s 'eyes and ears’, reporting offenders who deliberately dump household, building and business rubbish.
Mayor Marina Vergone said she was concerned and disgusted.
“Ratepayers are given tip passes and verge waste collections, yet illegal dumping continues to grow at a concerning rate,” she said.
“Illegal dumping and littering has a significant impact, not only the clean up cost but the impact on our precious environment.
“We encourage residents to take ownership of their surrounds and report illegal dumping or littering to 9550 3777 to keep our city clean.”
She said illegal dumping was a big problem in Mandurah, particularly in and around nature reserves, building sites, vacant land and in isolated areas.
To find out about the City of Mandurah’s waste services, go to mandurah.wa.gov.au/waste.htm